Assistant General Manager - Midwest Fulfillment Center

Nordstrom, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and PTO

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

401k

Holidays

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Manager at a Fulfillment Center to lead operations teams, drive efficiency, and manage day-to-day processing activities.

The role reports to the Building Director/GM and focuses on scalable operations, cost reductions, and succession planning within the fulfillment network. The AGM will supervise multiple shifts, recruit and develop managers, and collaborate with corporate teams to meet defined metrics and expense targets.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of fulfillment center leadership experience.
• Graduate-level degree in related discipline a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams with verbal and written communication.
• Strong data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to build effective teams and lead through influence.
• Develop reliable, cost-effective systems and procedures.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, developing and retaining talent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Operations Managers across all shifts – responsible for all processing functional areas.
• Assists in the recruiting, training and development of managers and employees
• Drives effective communication across processing areas to ensure building alignment to goals and key initiatives
• Participates as key stakeholder in building level process, capital or other improvement projects; partners with Seattle/Corporate teams as necessary
• Responsible for achieving defined operational metrics
• Plans programs to achieve high-level business objectives established by top-level management
• Achieves expense objectives within assigned area

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Talent development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is responsible for leading operations teams in a single Fulfillment Center location. Reporting to the Building Director/GM, this position directly manages a team of Operations manager, focused on efficiency of day-to-day operations, cost reductions key fulfillment programs affecting the building, and general management of all processing (pick, pack, ship) duties. This critically important role will enable succession planning within the Fulfillment network. This is a leadership position that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as a willingness to play an active role in the management of our fulfillment center and network. The role requires a highly resourceful individual with strong emotional intelligence, self-motivation and an understanding of how to drive effectiveness and efficiency at scale.

A day in the life… Strategic in nature and may be the functional leader (second to the building GM). This level of management takes a leading, deciding, driving and integrating approach to managing the organization.

• Supervises Operations Managers across all shifts – responsible for all processing functional areas.
• Assists in the recruiting, training and development of managers and employees
• Drives effective communication across processing areas to ensure building alignment to goals and key initiatives
• Participates as key stakeholder in building level process, capital or other improvement projects; partners with Seattle/Corporate teams as necessary
• Responsible for achieving defined operational metrics
• Plans programs to achieve high-level business objectives established by top-level management
• Achieves expense objectives within assigned area

Requirements and qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of Fulfillment Center leadership experience.
• Graduate-level degree in related discipline a plus
• Demonstrated strong capability in managing large teams, in verbal and written communication skills and in creating effective relationships to influence and collaborate
• Strong belief and experience in data-driven decision making
• Proven ability to build effective teams and lead through influence and collaboration
• Ability to develop reliable, cost-effective systems and procedures
• Demonstrated success at identifying, developing and retaining quality talent

Relocation benefits available!

Pay Range Details

Pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $111,000.00 - $186,500.00 Annual

Benefits

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount
• EAP Resources

• 401k
• medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
• PTO accruals
• Holidays
• and more

Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf

A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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